Press Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2008 |
FUEL-EFFICIENT FORD ESCAPE IMPROVES CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH EARTH-FRIENDLY SOY FOAM CUSHIONSThe Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner are even more earth-friendly for 2009, thanks to class-leading fuel economy and new soy-based foam seat cushions wrapped in 100 percent recycled fabric, the first such seats in the automotive industry. |
| 19 Aug 2008 |
FORD OF EUROPE HOLDS MARKET SHARE IN A WEAKER INDUSTRYCOLOGNE, August 19, 2008 – Ford of Europe's total sales in its main 51 markets rose by two per cent to 1,196,200 in the first seven months this year. Strong sales in Russia and the company's 30 Direct Markets helped to offset lower sales in some of the traditional 19 European markets. |
| 19 Aug 2008 |
FORD FUEL CELL FLEET EXCEEDS PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS, TEST PROGRAM EXTENDEDFord Motor Company’s fleet of 30 fuel cell vehicles has exceeded expectations of the company’s hydrogen research engineers by accumulating more than 865,000 real world miles without significant maintenance issues since the fleet’s launch three years ago. The Ford Focus Fuel Cell test vehicles also have earned accolades from the company’s global fleet partners for outstanding durability, reliability and capability. |
| 19 Aug 2008 |
FORD HYDROGEN BUSES BEGIN MILITARY SHUTTLE SERVICE, SUPPORT OPENING OF H2 STATIONWhen a new hydrogen fueling station is unveiled today in the “Show Me” state of Missouri, Ford Motor Company will preview a new hydrogen-powered shuttle service for military commuters between Fort Leonard Wood and Missouri University of Science and Technology. The two hydrogen-fueled buses will make a guest appearance at the station opening to shuttle local officials and visiting dignitaries to the event. |
